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Student Counseling Schools in Pennsylvania

576 Student Counseling students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Student Counseling is the 25th most popular major in the state out of a total 273 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Student Counseling Majors in Pennsylvania

Student Counseling majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 456
Post-Master’s Certificate 104
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 104
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 16

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, a student counseling major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of student counseling majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 6.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.0%
  • White: 75.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.0%
  • Other Races: 8.5%
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Jobs for Student Counseling Grads in Pennsylvania

In this state, there are 8,020 people employed in jobs related to a student counseling degree, compared to 285,460 nationwide.

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Wages for Student Counseling Jobs in Pennsylvania

Student Counseling grads earn an average of $61,260 in the state and $60,160 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer student counseling degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
4,319 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,322 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $16,363. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
185 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
7,890 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.30%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time.

#4

Villanova University

Villanova
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
11,032 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 66%. It takes the average student 4.03 years to graduate.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
17,719 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $21,484. In their early career, WCUPA grads earn an average salary of $46,701.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
10,037 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.31 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The student loan default rate of 7.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
6,885 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.32 years. The full-time teacher rate is 70%. A typical student attending Cal U will pay a net price of $19,117.

#8

Lehigh University

Bethlehem
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
7,067 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. The student loan default rate is 0.70% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $27,530.

#10

Eastern University

Saint Davids
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,504 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. The student loan default rate is 5.50% which is lower than average. An average student at EU will pay a net price of $24,011.

Student Counseling Careers in PA

Some of the careers student counseling majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 8% $59,470

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to student counseling.

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Educational Administration 1,848
Teacher Education Subject Specific 1,211
Special Education 1,024
Teacher Education Grade Specific 1,001
General Education 861
Instructional Media Design 423
Curriculum & Instruction 393
Teaching English or French 220

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